Minoa Palace Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
VIP Access

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Sundeck
Imperial Double Private Pool | View from room
Food and drink
Imperial Double Side Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Imperial Double Waterfront | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

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Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Agias Marinas, Platanias, Crete Island, 730 14
  • Place, Platanias Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Platanias Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Agia Marina Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
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Room options

Double Inland View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Imperial Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Imperial Double Side Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Bungalow Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Imperial Double Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Bungalow Double Private Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Imperial Double Waterfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Imperial Suite Private Pool Waterfront

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Bungalow Family Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bungalow Suite Private Pool

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Imperial Double Private Pool Waterfront

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Imperial 2 Bedroom Suite Waterfront

  • 1130 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Platanias

Located within a 5-minute walk of Platanias Beach, Minoa Palace Resort is within a 15-minute stroll of Golfland. This 254-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Centrally located in Platanias, the hotel is connected to the convention center, and a short walk from Platanias Square and OLEA Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Platanias Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Platanias Square - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Stalos Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Nea Chora Beach - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Τσιγκέλια (Tsigkelia) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Neromylos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Η Δροσιά - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Elia Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Minoa Palace Resort

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Guests of Minoa Palace Resort have access to a full-service spa, 4 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a bus station shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect LCD TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Furnished balconies or patios, sitting areas, and minibars are also standard.
4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 4 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Elia
  • Galazio
  • Ta Nissia
  • Thalassa

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1042Κ015A0010001

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Minoa Palace
Minoa Palace Platanias
Minoa Palace Resort
Minoa Palace Resort Platanias
Minoa Resort
Minoa Palace Hotel Platanias
Minoa Palace Resort & Spa Platanias, Crete - Chania
Minoa Palace Resort And Spa
Minoa Palace Resort Spa
Minoa Palace Resort Hotel
Minoa Palace Resort Platanias
Minoa Palace Resort Hotel Platanias

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Minoa Palace Resort?

This hotel in Platanias is within a 10-minute walk of Platanias Beach and Golfland. You'll also find Platanias Square and OLEA Shopping Center less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Minoa Palace Resort?

As of Oct 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minoa Palace Resort on Oct 23, 2025 start from $144.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Minoa Palace Resort?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Minoa Palace Resort?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, hydrotherapy, and aromatherapy.

Does Minoa Palace Resort have a casino on the premises?

No, Minoa Palace Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Minoa Palace Resort?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as 4 outdoor pools and a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Minoa Palace Resort?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a beach bar and 4 outdoor pools with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Are there hot tubs at Minoa Palace Resort?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Minoa Palace Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Minoa Palace Resort has 4 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does Minoa Palace Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Minoa Palace Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Minoa Palace Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Minoa Palace Resort?

The closest major airport to Minoa Palace Resort is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is 20.8 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Minoa Palace Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Minoa Palace Resort comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Does Minoa Palace Resort have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Minoa Palace Resort.